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- ↑ Adams, Scott (1997). Dilbert Future, The (1st ed.). United Feature Syndicate. p. 159. ISBN 0-88730-866-X.
- ↑ Larsen, Jakob Eg; Kristensen, Kristian; Edwards, Reuben; Coulton, Paul (2008), Mobile Users: Comparing Trends in Denmark and Britain
- ↑ Cordray, Richard (Jan 8, 2014), Richard Cordray Extended Interview pt. 2
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